2026 World Star Challengers Invitational Begins Quarterfinals
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The 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI) has commenced its quarterfinals today, following the completion of the group stage. CFO.A was unable to advance, finishing with a record of 0-6 in the group phase.
Overview of the 2026 WSCI
The 2026 World Star Challengers Invitational (WSCI), organized by Riot Games in collaboration with Tencent Esports, focuses on teams from lower-tier leagues in League of Legends. This inaugural international event aims to provide players and teams with a high-level competitive experience and foster connections within the esports ecosystem.
Quarterfinals Details
Today marks the start of the quarterfinals after the group stage concluded. The teams advancing to the quarterfinals include:
- LCK CL: T1 Esports Academy, KT Rolster Challengers, Dplus Challengers, DNS Challengers
- EMEA: Movistar KOI Fénix, Solary, Galions
- Americas: Cupid eSports
CFO.A, representing the Asia-Pacific region, did not qualify for the quarterfinals, ending their run with a disappointing 0-6 record in the group stage.
Match Schedule
The quarterfinals feature a best-of-five format (BO5), with the following matches scheduled:
- First Match: Solary vs. Movistar KOI Fénix at 2 PM
- Second Match: Dplus Challengers vs. DNS Challengers at 5 PM
- Tomorrow's Matches: T1 Esports Academy vs. Cupid eSports at 2 PM, and KT Rolster Challengers vs. Galions at 5 PM
The finals are set to take place on October 2 at 5 PM, where the remaining teams will compete for the championship title.